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    Missing Shaper plans?

    Hello, I went to the Downloads section following a post on MadModder. But when I try to access the 3 parts of the plan, I can't find anything to open. Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong? Thanks, Fred
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    GHT Tee nut?

    Hello, In GHTs book ME Workshop Manual, he specifically mentions using f.c.m.s. (not leaded) for the TEE-NUTS, pg 47. I wondered if that is because of a problem with the strength of the material or just his preference. I wanted to make some for my Atlas mill, so I am going to alter some of his...
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    Potts UMA?

    Hello, What can anybody tell me about the Potts UMA? Does anybody know what happened to Woking Precision? They use to sell the Potts UMA castings. Did Hemingway buy them out? I would like to get the plans for one and where I can find any information about them. Thanks, Fred
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    Horizontal mill cutter and tool organization-how would you do it!

    Hello, Now that I have my Atlas benchtop horizontal finally working, I need some advice. How do you guys organize/store the cutters and tooling for a machine like that? I have built a workbench that is 48" X 26?". Not sure about that second dimension. I plan on buying and putting this oil drip...
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    Brazing advice needed!!

    Hello, I was searching for information on brazing and saw that acid and pickling baths were mentioned. Can some one give me tell me about both. The acid was used as part of cleaning prior to brazing, and the pickle for post brazing clean up. I attempted to use some brazing rod yesterday with...
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    How to paint/highlight dials?

    Hello, Somewhere in one of the machinig forums, there was an article/posting on how to paint/highlight the markings on the dials of a machine. In this case, I want to make the markings on my Palmgren X/Y table easier to read. Can someone help me find it? They are getting harder to see! :o...
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    Atlas Mill Eccentric Lever mistake?

    Hello, I am making the Atlas Mill Eccentric Lever and misread the plan. My copy of the plans was too small for my eyes and I drilled a hole in the wromg place. Instead of above the centerline of the piece, I drilled .013 under the line. That means I am .026 off. I am wondering if I move the lock...
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    Pulley material ?

    I found this today and thought that I would find an answer for a question that I had. It was headed hard Al vs mild steel- http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=9651.30 I am still confused! I recently bought an Atlas horizontal mill, and I very happily took it home. Shortly...
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    What you don't want to see flying out of your mill!!

    The title says it all! :wall: Maybe I can get photos to post tomorrow. >:( :redface2: Regards, Fred
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    Atlas MHC hor Mill Help needed

    Hello, I just got an Atlas Hor Mill, the MHC model. I just got it home and made a tool to check out the back gear drive. It might need a new motor, but it will turn, but sometimes needs a little push to start. If anybody is familiar with this model, I would appreciate all help and advice. I am...
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    Disc Sander/Grinder?

    Hello, I am thinking about making a 9" disc grinder/sander for my shop. I am thinking of using 1/2" steel plate and attaching a boss(if I am spelling it right),with a key way cut into it, to it, so that I can attach it to the motor. After attaching it mechanically with bolts and perhaps welding...
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    Rockwell punch ?

    Hello, I turned a 30 Rockwell punch with a carbide tool today . I used it to push something through a die and it bent. I also have a 60 RW punch on hand. What should I use to turn that down to size? Thanks for the help. Fred
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    Polishing ?

    Hello, I hope that I am posting this in the right place, if not move it to where it belongs. I posted this on a couple of other websites. I have a Baldor 1/3 HP, 3600 RPM buffer. I was trying to load the 6" felt wheel with Brownells 555 and it was not taking it well. I called them and they said...
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    Unimat ?

    Hello, Seeing the other Unimat thread reminded me that I have a Unimat that needs a motor. It is one of the original machines and after reading the thread,I would like to fix it. I have some tooling for it. I have not looked at it for a long time. :( Thanks for the help. Regards, Fred
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    Up and over ball cutting tool?

    Hello, Does anybody have any information about George Thomas ball cuting tool that he describes as an up and over tool. He based it on someone elses design. Thanks for th help! Regards, Fred
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    Hello from new member

    I am a new member in Miami, FL that is saying hello. Looks like a great site. Regards, Fred
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